CHASTISING Synonyms
There are 4 synonyms of the word
chastising.
(exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word chastising. (close relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word chastising. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CHASTISING
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castigate | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely • inflict severe punishment on | ||||||||
chasten | verbv | |||||||
verb • censure severely • change by restraining or moderating • correct by punishment or discipline | ||||||||
correct | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth • correct in opinion or judgment adjective satellite • socially right or correct • in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure verb • make right or correct • make reparations or amends for • censure severely • adjust for • punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience • fall in value • alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard • treat a defect | ||||||||
objurgate | verbv | |||||||
verb • express strong disapproval of • censure severely |
Best Hypernyms For CHASTISING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
chastising, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
berate
chide
jaw
lambast
lambaste
lecture
rag
rebuke
remonstrate
reprimand
scold
trounce
Phrases (8)
bawl outcall downcall on the carpetchew outchew updress downhave wordstake to task